Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting
Mitch Jurisich, Chairman
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
New Orleans Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, Suite 234
New Orleans, LA 70126
Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all members of the public will have to wear a mask to enter the building.
AGENDA:
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Approval of July 20, 2021 meeting minutes and August 24, 2021 Agenda
IV. Treasury Report
A. LOTF Financial Report & Oyster Tag Sales
V. Committee Reports
A. Public and Private Oyster Grounds Committee (Mitch Jurisich)
B. Enforcement (Captain Bryan Marie)
C. Legislative (Jakov Jurisic)
D. Legal (Jakov Jurisic/ Brad Robin)
E. Research (Earl Melancon)
F. Coastal Restoration (Dan Coulon)
G. Marketing (LDWF)
H. Health (Justin Gremillion)
I. Aquaculture (Brandi Shelley)
J. Joint Task Force Working Group (Mitch Jurisich)
VI. New Business
A. To Hear the Oyster Stock Assessment Results and the 2021/22 Oyster Season Recommendations- LDWF
B. To Hear an Oyster Season Recommendation Regarding a Temporary Natural Reef in Lake Barre- LDWF
C. Annual Update on Planned Coastal Restoration and Protection Activities- CPRA
D. To Discuss and Consider a Sustainability Resolution in Support of Sustainability Certification- Audubon GULF
E. To Discuss an External Review of LA Management in Support of Sustainability Certification- Audubon GULF
F. To Discuss and Consider a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between LDWF and Plaquemines Parish Regarding the Closure of Mardi Gras Pass- OTF
G. To Consider a New Contract for the Hiring of Joe Piacun for OTF Legal Counsel- OTF
H. To Consider Funding for the 2022 LA Alive Event and Associated Board Member Travel- OTF
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Set Next Meeting
IX. Adjourn
The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kLxDQ-bmTaGHdEluhVdMvA
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